AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
Florent
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From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
grantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
insurrectionaryadjective
of or relating to or given to insurrection
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
Législatif
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From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The Ministry, fearing a defeat, was straining every nerve.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was probable, thought Florent, that no better pretext for a rising would for a long time present itself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sufficiently serious outburst of public dissatisfaction furnished an opportunity for launching his insurrectionary forces upon Paris.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The Corps Législatif, whose members had lately shown great variance of opinion respecting certain grants to the Imperial family, was now discussing a bill for the imposition of a very unpopular tax, at which the lower orders had already begun to growl.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A week later, Florent thought that he would at last be able to proceed to action.
